Parc Édouard-Glissant, Villeurbanne

Name: Parc Édouard-Glissant
Address: Villeurbanne, France

#8 among attractions in Villeurbanne

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Édouard-Glissant Park is an urban park located in Villeurbanne, France. Bordered by Avenue Roger-Salengro and Rue Colin, it was inaugurated on July 1, 2011 and is named after the French writer and poet Édouard Glissant.

The park has two playgrounds, a pond, a meadow, an orchard and a bamboo grove.

Elevation: 561 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°46'34"N, 4°52'28"E

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Villeurbanne (Les Poulettes)Villeurbanne France

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Parc Édouard-Glissant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Zoo, Jardin botanique de Lyon.

1 miW
Expansive 19th-century park with a lake
Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon
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1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon
33 min walk • Lyon Part-Dieu is a bustling epicenter of commerce and lifestyle in the heart of Lyon, France. Known primarily as a major shopping center, Part-Dieu is a modern hub that caters to a diverse range of needs, from retail therapy to gourmet experiences, and is an essential...
0.9 miW
Zoo
Lyon Zoo, Lyon
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, France, the Lyon Zoo stands as a cherished natural retreat within the expansive Parc de la Tête d'Or. This modest yet captivating zoo offers a glimpse into the world of wildlife, providing visitors with the opportunity to marvel at a...
0.8 miW
Greenhouses with a diversity of plants
Jardin botanique de Lyon, Lyon
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lyon, the Jardin botanique de Lyon is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. This botanical garden, one of France's most notable, spans over 8 hectares and is a part of the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon's largest park.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, Lyon
31 min walk • Nestled in the dynamic cultural landscape of Lyon, France, the Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, commonly referred to as the MAC Lyon, stands as a beacon of modern artistic expression. This museum, dedicated to contemporary art, is a pivotal platform for artists...
1.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, Lyon
38 min walk • Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse or La Halle or sometimes the belly of Lyon are halls of 1971, in the 3rd district of Lyon, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This covered market of 13 500 m2, with about sixty traders and restaurants, is one of the emblematic...
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Théâtre National Populaire, Villeurbanne
20 min walk • The Théâtre national populaire is a theatre now at Villeurbanne, France. It was founded in 1920 by Firmin Gémier in Paris. Today, the TNP has a company of ten resident actors and the building is currently being completely renovated.
1.3 miSW
Skyscraper
Tour Oxygène, Lyon
33 min walk • The Tour Oxygène is a skyscraper which rises 28 levels in the district of La Part-Dieu in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, France. It forms part of the Oxygen Project, which includes the office tower and a shopping center, the Cours Oxygène. The tower rises 115 meters high.
1.4 miSW
Concert hall
Auditorium Maurice-Ravel, Lyon
37 min walk • The Maurice Ravel Auditorium is a concert hall located in Part-Dieu, the 3rd district of Lyon. It was originally built for the National Orchestra of Lyon and is their residence hall. It is also one of the first buildings in France to be built with Prestressed concrete.
1.2 miSW
Skyscraper
Tour Swiss Life, Lyon
30 min walk • The Tour Swiss Life is a skyscraper of offices located in La Part-Dieu quarter, in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon. This 82-metre tower was built in 1989 by French architech Charles Delfante.
0.8 miN
Park, Nature and wildlife
Parc de la Feyssine, Villeurbanne
21 min walk • Le Parc de la Feyssine is a park in Lyon, France. Situated between the Rhone river and the college campus of La Doua in Villeurbanne and to the north of Lyon, Parc de la Feyssine was created on former marshlands to serve as a passage from Parc de la Tête d'or to the Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage.

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Which popular attractions are close to Parc Édouard-Glissant?

Nearby attractions include Parc René-Dumont, Villeurbanne (8 min walk), Synagogue Keren Or, Lyon (17 min walk), Uthman Mosque, Villeurbanne (20 min walk), Théâtre National Populaire, Villeurbanne (20 min walk).